Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Karamani Sprouts Masala / Cowpeas in Spicy Gravy

Karamani Sprouts Masala:

( Cowpeas in spicy gravy ) For
more Video recipesSubscribe hereKaramani Sprouts Masala is one of the most authentic recipe of South Indian Vegetarian cuisine. This flavored gravy tastes so good and packed full of nutritional contents.

In this recipe, the karamani is soaked in water overnight and allowed to sprout. Then it is cooked in selective aromatic spices.

This ethnic spicy curry serves great as side dish with chapatti, roti, idly or dosa.

Here is the recipe for you to try its taste in your home and enjoy..!

Ingredients:

·Karamani ( cowpeas ) - 1 ½ cup

·Oil - 2 tbsp

·Mustard - ¼ tsp

·Cumin - ½ tsp

·Curry leaves - 5 or 6

·Onion - 1

·Green chilly - 1

·Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp

·Tomato - 2

·Turmeric pwd - ¼ tsp

·Coriander pwd - 1 tsp

·Garam masala pwd - 1 tbsp

·Red chilly pwd - 1 tbsp

·Fresh lemon juice - 1 tbsp

·Salt to taste

·Coriander leaves

To make Sprouts:

1.Wash and soak karamani ( cowgram ) in water till next day morning.

2.Completely drain the water and allow to dry in air to avoid getting moisture

3.Take a clean washed light cotton cloth and wet it.

4.Keep all the washed karamani in the cloth and wrap it loose.

5.Keep wrapped till next day morning, you can see fresh sprouts readily appearing on the cloth.

To prepare Karamani Sprouts Masala:

1.Take the karamani sprouts in pressure pan, add 2 cups of water and cook it for 3 whistles or until it is tender.